This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
This article was automatically translated from HIBAPRESS, the Arabic version:
Heba Press – Taroudant
Work to raise the Mokhtar Soussi dam in the Taroudant province continues with a progress rate of 59%.
This major project aims to improve the region’s water resources and combat the drought it is witnessing, and is seen as part of the government’s efforts to ensure water security in the region.
The pace of work was accelerated in accordance with royal directives, while relying on 100% Moroccan companies and skills.
The ongoing works include a set of basic works such as embankment at the main barrier, embankment and concrete at Al-Faj checkpoint, bottom unloader and load unloader, in addition to the injection operations.
Thanks to these efforts, the execution time has been reduced by more than 6 months, with the hope that the work will be completed in November 2026 instead of May 2027.
Once completed, the dam will collect rainfall and water loads from the Ozioua Valley, which will help improve the water supply to the Taroudant region.
Once the project is completed, the storage capacity of the dam will increase to 280 million cubic meters, which will bring great benefits to the region.
The dam will help supply drinking water to the town of Taroudant and neighboring centers, in addition to providing water to irrigate agricultural land, particularly in the Kardan region.
The dam will also support the water bed of the Souss and help protect lower areas from the risk of flooding.
